“It was incredible working with Onra. When I first got the beat I considered using it for the intro to the album. It has this epic vibe, like the beginning of a war. And I think my favorite part is that it relies heavily on the bass to drive it. I usually think adding heavy drums and percussion, like crash symbols, would be the move, but I love that he kept it simple. It’s more ominous.

The beat drove me to the political. It felt like the current political climate. I really don’t know if in modern times we’ve been on the precipice of something this dire in combination. Climate change. The shifting of world powers. The potential of a political scandal that would rock the world. It feels like a perfect storm, that the next century of history could be incredibly scary. And yes, there’s also the idiot in charge of the US. There’s nothing I can say about him that hasn’t been said. I want him gone. He’s embarrassing. His inclinations to fascism and racism, combined with his supporters and the leadership of “his” party makes me fearful of a leader that rises to power, with Trump’s qualities, who isn’t a total fucking idiot. I can’t imagine a smart Donald Trump. We’re closer to that than I thought we’d ever be.” – Chris Orrick

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